We'll
be at several multi-rescue adoption fairs at libraries
around the region in the upcoming weeks. These are terrific
venues to hold adoption events! Please
come on out to meet a wide variety of lovely cats & find
your perfect fluffy companion!

If you'd like to wrap prezzies to help raise funds for CR!FR's
kitties & rescue efforts, please join us! The schedule's been divided
into 2-hour shifts. No supplies required, you need only to bring
yourself. Two people are required for most days, 3 people are needed
on Dec 22nd (according to the mgr, this is the busiest time of the busiest
day of the year!). Click here for
the shift schedule.

Thank you in advance for your help - hope to hear from you & looking
forward to wrapping with you!Now for the sad news:
Recently we learned that Mama Bella has
terminal mammary cancer & sweet JessieBelle has
terminal renal failure :( :( :(

In addition, several of CATS RULE! Feline Rescue's cats have had expensive
major dental work: Austin, Bella, Pebble & Grimmie
had many teeth removed. Please help us to provide the best care for our ailing sweeties, & get
out from under the dental vet bills (which ran $3k+).

Donating through our CR!FR or Firstgiving websites
is simple, fast & totally secure. It is also the most efficient way
to support our fundraising
efforts. All
donations are tax-deductible. THANK YOU for your help!Oct. 13 - SATURDAYPlease join CATS RULE! Feline Rescue at Fairfax City's "Fall
for Fairfax Fest" this Saturday, 10-5pm! We will be at Booth
#145, which
is on University Dr. between Sager Ave. & Armstrong St.

We'll be sharing the booth with our friends from PetstoreCruelty.com,
the protest/awareness effort against puppy mills & Petland pet stores. We'll both have plenty of free literature to offer on animal issues.

It's a large & fun event. The weather should be good so come on out & enjoy!
Hope to see you there!
......................PLEASE JOIN CATS RULE! Feline Rescue....AT THE BIG MULTI-RESCUE GROUP ADOPTION EVENT OF THE SEASON!

PRESS RELEASE:

KITTEN & CAT ADOPTION EXTRAVAGANZA!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 AT RESTON REGIONAL LIBRARY 1:00 -5:00 PM

Dozens of kittens and adult cats will be available for adoption on October 6
at Reston’s Regional Library, located on Bowman Towne Center Drive in Reston.
The event, sponsored by the SPCA of Northern Virginia, Commonwealth
Cats, Dewey
Animals Rescue and HAVEN Rescue, will feature adult cats and kittens from 8 to
16 weeks of age.

“We will have virtually every type of cat and kitten that anyone could
want,” says,
June Faris of HAVEN—“Long haired, semi-long haired and domestic short-hairs
in a variety of colors—white, black, orange, and gray solids, silver, gray,
brown and orange tabbies, calicos, and gray and black tuxedoes. All of these
cats and kittens have been vaccinated against distemper and all have been de-wormed.
They are simply wonderful and we know just about everyone will fall in love with
them."

"We are looking forward to an enthusiastic turnout" similar to that
in the
1990’s when HAVEN put on several similar events with the Fairfax County
Animal Shelter. “That
was fantastic” says Faris. “We had a 95% adoption rate—way
above the 20% adoption rate in our Nation’s shelters. This was all due
to the wonderful response of the residents of Reston, Herndon, Great Falls and
surrounding communities.”

All of the kittens and cats can be selected on the adoption site and will be
delivered to the adoptive families following a home and reference check. “We
are asking all adopters who are renting to please bring a copy of their lease
agreement with them, showing that they are permitted to adopt cats.”

Hope to see you there! CR!FR has lots of beautiful new kittens & cats
just waiting
to meet you!
UPCOMING EVENTS:

4-29-07 — Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table at the Earth
Day/Arbor Day Festival at NoVa Community College! We had great
weather
for the event & a good turnout.

I was gratified that many people picked up plenty of our free literature! I've
noticed at events that
few people take up the brochures & pamphlets we offer that cover
a wide range of issues affecting animals. Perhaps people just don't want to know,
or they just don't like to read ;) But knowledge
is
power,
the power to help animals!

3-13-07 — A
new pooch has fallen into our laps — meet IVAN! Ivan
was living with a family but he was basically being kept
in a closed room by himself & his basic needs were being neglected
(needs like water, exercise & socialization). The head of the family
asked our friend, Hilda, to take Ivan or find him a home & she brought
him to us.

Ivan is a handsome chow/shepherd mix with a red face & legs, spotted tongue & curly
tail. He needs some training but he's a wonderful dog! He's
super-friendly & playful; unfortunately, he "plays" with the cats
by chasing
them
but he's learning to respect them. Several of the cats really like him
(Alfie, Gimli, Niko),
several really don't (Austin, Pebble, Natey).

He's
very
different
from
Maxie
but
we're
getting to know each other & we're glad Ivan's getting the attention he deserves.

2-05-07 — With
a grieving heart I report that our beloved
American Eskimo dog Max has
passed away. He was diagnosed with kidney failure last March &
was doing well until just around the holidays. His condition deteriorated
quickly & despite several weeks of care at the Regional
Veterinary Referral Center, we lost our wonderful friend
& companion.

We'll be trying to adjust to the immense hole in our
hearts & lives with out Max, the most amazing
& unique dog we've ever known & loved. (see also Max)

1-12-07 — HAPPY NEW YEAR!! CR!FR
has a full schedule of events & activities planned out for this year.
Our main immediate goal is to get out of "vet debt" so we can
get back into a busy rescue schedule & continue to plan for expansion
at a new facility.

We're excited about the great ideas we hope to implement for fund-raising so
we can get back to being able to rescue & take in cats ASAP. We will continue
to help as many people as possible help cats with TNR assistance, advice & guidance,
humane trap loans, referrals, etc.

We remain unable, however, to take in any new cats until our budget is back in
the black. Nothing is more frustrating than to have to turn away cats in need,
I assure you. We are working very hard to pay down this huge debt, which is currently
around $7,500. Please consider helping us reach this goal with a donation of
monetary support or materials (see our Wish
List). Thank You!

Also, I have taken a PT job in addition to managing CR!FR so you may notice a
delay in responses & updates - please bear with me!